EQUAL EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the South Sanpete School District to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all individuals. Therefore, the District prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all aspects of the District’s educational programs, as well as to the use of all District facilities, and participation in all District-sponsored activities. Any individual who initiates a good faith complaint under these protections will not incur retaliatory measures.
CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
Complaints of discrimination should be filed with the individual’s principal or supervisor and/or with the District Compliance Officer according to the provisions of the South Sanpete School District Civil Rights/Section 504 Grievance Procedure. If the complaint is against the principal or supervisor, the complaint may be filed directly with the District Compliance Officer.
The individuals who have been designated to monitor and coordinate the District’s compliance with Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all other applicable State and Federal civil rights laws, may be reached at the following address and telephone numbers:
504 Coordinator
South Sanpete School Distrist
39 S Main St
Manti, Utah 84642
Tel: (435) 835-2261
Arlene Anderson
Title lX Compliance Coordinator
Civil Rights/ Sexual Harrassment
South Sanpete School District
39 S Main St
Manti Utah 84642
(435) 835-2261
Arelene Anderson
Discrimination complaints should be reported as soon as possible, but no later than 90 days after the incident(s) in order to be effectively investigated and resolved.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), North Sanpete School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Students, parents, or employees needing accommodations should contact their school 504 Coordinator, principal, or supervisor. Or you may contact the District Coordinator, Chalyece Shelley. 435-462-2485
CIVIL RIGHTS/SECTION 504 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Local Procedure
Step 1: A written grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the appropriate Coordinator. The Coordinator shall further investigate the matters of grievance and reply in writing to the complainant within 10 business days.
Step 2: If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the Coordinator, she/he may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within 10 business days after receipt of the Coordinator’s response. The Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion, and respond in writing to the complainant within 10 business days.
Step 3: If the complainant is not satisfied, she/he may appeal through a signed statement to the North Sanpete School Board of Education within 10 business days of her/his receipt of the Superintendent’s response in step 2. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board will meet with the concerned parties and their representative within 40 days of such an appeal. A copy of the Board’s disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each party within 10 business days of this meeting.
State Procedure
The complainant may contact the Educational Equity Coordinator at the Utah State Office of Education. The contact information for the coordinator is as follows:
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114 – 4220
(801) 538 - 7500
Federal Procedure
The complainant may file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at any time before, during, or after the local grievance procedure. The contact information for the office is as follows:
The OCR office for Colorado is located at:
Denver Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building
1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310
Denver, CO 80204-3582
Telephone: 303-844-5695
FAX: 303-844-4303; TDD: 800-877-8339
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